Ontario Provincial Police is conducting a seatbelt blitz during the upcoming Easter weekend.
Police responded to 61 seatbelt-related fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads in 2022. That number so far this year is nine. That’s why, according to a news release, “officers won’t be interested in any excuses from unbuckled drivers and passengers” this weekend.
“Drivers and passengers are reminded that everything in a vehicle, including unbuckled occupants, as well as your pets, can cause serious injuries and death when involved in a road collision. A properly worn seatbelt that keeps you secured in your seat during a crash or vehicle rollover is one of the few things that can actually save your life.”
